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South Jersey resident Dawn Robinson stands with her arms crossed outside
Urban Planning

A South Jersey woman is not giving up her eminent domain fight with Middle Twp.

Efforts to settle in mediation failed, but Dawn Robinson is garnering new online support to make her case in court.

7 hours ago

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Courts & Law

Meta settles with N.J., 46 other states to end trial over social media addiction, improve Facebook and Instagram safety

Under the $17 billion agreement, which is subject to court approval, New Jersey will receive at least $525 million.

5 days ago

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The Snapchat app seen on a phone
Courts & Law

Pa. attorney general sues Snapchat for its addictiveness and disappearing messages

The lawsuit alleges Snapchat misleads parents about mature content and uses addictive features that encourage compulsive use among children.

6 days ago

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A phone with social media apps
Politics & Policy

New Jersey moves to stop social media companies from targeting kids with addictive algorithms that keep them scrolling

Gov. Mikie Sherrill says studies link social media to depression and anxiety.

2 weeks ago

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Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York
Courts & Law

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Mangione admitted to following UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to an investor conference in 2024 and shooting him on a New York City street.

2 weeks ago

Google's logo on a building
Courts & Law

Montgomery County sues social media companies over youth mental health harm

Research shows using social media for three or more hours a day doubles the risk of certain mental health problems for teens.

3 weeks ago

The front entrance of the Lindenwold Municipal Building in Camden County, New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

Lindenwold council reverses ‘one camera at a time’ policy for meetings after resident sues

Alfosno Penna filed suit in July against Lindenwold Borough Council over the policy approved in January.

3 weeks ago

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Delaware State Rep. Josué Ortega has been charged
Courts & Law

Delaware lawmaker charged with misdemeanor after allegedly punching woman in domestic violence incident

State Rep. Josué Ortega faces misdemeanor charges months after allegedly striking a woman, causing a black eye.

3 weeks ago

side-by-side photos of Dave Sunday and the TikTok app
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday sues TikTok over youth addictiveness and exposure to mature content

Pennsylvania joins more than a dozen other states suing the social media company.

3 weeks ago

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Panels are hung up in the exhibit at the President's House.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia asks appeals court for rare review of President’s House ruling

The city argues the decision created a “Catch-22” that could allow federal agencies to carry out consequential actions while avoiding judicial review.

4 weeks ago

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Larry Krasner speaks Tuesday, Aug. 4
Courts & Law

Man convicted in 2012 Philly cop killing gets new trial, but DA Krasner vows to keep him behind bars

More than a decade after being convicted for the murder of off-duty officer Moses Walker, Rafael Jones’ case was overturned this week.

4 weeks ago

a sign reads NOW LEASING and points to a leasing office
Politics & Policy

New Jersey is targeting algorithmic pricing by landlords as rents remain among nation’s highest

The FAIR Act aims to prevent landlords from using shared rental data and pricing software to coordinate rents and drive up housing costs.

1 month ago

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Vivian Chang speaks alongside other Immigrant rights advocates
Community

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker needs to do more to enforce ‘ICE Out’ legislation, activists say

Immigrant rights groups on Tuesday requested a meeting with Parker and outlined what actions her administration should take to implement the new laws.

1 month ago

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An American flag flying with a Penn flag
Courts & Law

Trump administration drops demand for Penn records identifying Jewish faculty and staff

The settlement resolves dispute over employee records sought in the EEOC's antisemitism investigation, but the agency's broader probe will continue.

1 month ago

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Nicholas O'Rourke speaking at a podium surrounded by supporters.
Courts & Law

Supporters rally for embattled DA Krasner following Supreme Court decision and accusations of mishandling post-conviction cases

Faith leaders, exonerees and criminal justice advocates say the district attorney is being unfairly targeted for efforts to overturn wrongful convictions.

1 month ago

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